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Background on Cedar Shake Roofs

A cedar shake roof is a premium roof system made of natural wooden (cedar) shingles (or shakes) and other roofing components. The cedar shingles are made from trees from the Northwest United States or Southwest Canada. 

Each tree is cut into 2-foot sections before hand splitting them or sawing them into a tapered thickness. 

Usually, the shingles are made to order, which means they aren’t split or sawed until an order is placed. Because of this, most cedar shake manufacturers don’t keep stockpiles of the shingles. Depending on the suppliers in your area, it could take up to 3 to 8 weeks to get all the materials for a cedar shake roof.

As long as it’s properly installed and with routine maintenance, a cedar shake roof should last 30-50 years.

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Type of WoodInitial ColorFades toLongevity
Western Red Cedar

Western Red Cedar

Varies; Yellow Gold to Deep Reddish BrownBrown/Gray30 - 50 Years
Alaskan Yellow Cedar

Alaskan Yellow Cedar

Pale YellowSilvery Gray30 - 50 Years

 

Maintaining Cedar Shake Roofs

Routine roof maintenance, at least once in the Spring and once in the Fall, helps you get the most life out of your cedar shake roof. Whether it’s once or twice a year, maintenance keeps your roof running smoothly by catching and fixing potential problems before a leak happens.

This is also the perfect opportunity to clear your roof of sitting wet debris that shortens the lifespan of the cedar shake shingles. And after every inspection, you’ll know its condition, how it’s performing, and if any issues need to be addressed.

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